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Feature Article & Event Page Issue 1.4 Thursday, August 14, 2014

Contents About

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Art

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Dance

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Dining

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Events

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Festivals

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VIEX

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Free

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Gardening

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Markets

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Music

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Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival Schedule

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Theatre Fringe Festival Full Schedule

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About

FEED Nanaimo is a bimonthly digital magazine highlighting activities in (and only in) Nanaimo, BC. The magazine, hosted through ISSUU, is released every second Thursday and showcases events for the upcoming two weeks. Basically, we want to let you know about anything awesome that’s happening in Nanaimo!

Through our concise visual presentation, we give you the facts necessary for being up to date with Nanaimo’s activities: where, when, how much, and who can attend. No long articles (well, not yet anyway), no editorials, no celebrities, no “what-not-to-wear”, no “how-to-lookyounger-in-10-easy-steps”, no preachy, health-obsessed articles about your new gluten-free diet, and no horoscopes. Essentially, we think Nanaimo is great and we want to let you know about all of the amazing things that are happening here that you wouldn’t normally hear about. Of course there’s always going to be the Bathtub Weekend, VIEX, and Maple Sugar Festival type events (which we also love!), but we want to let you know about the lesser know events as well.

Do you have an event that you would like to see in our magazine?

Great! We’d be honoured to publish the details. Simply email or Facebook us at least 1 week before the release of the next issue and provide the following information: Name of the Event Short Description When Where (Nanaimo only. Nothing north of Lantzville or south of Cassidy, please!)

Cost Who Can Attend Genre (if it’s music or film related) Contact Info (e.g. Website, Email, Phone #, etc.)

Remember, it must be AT LEAST 1 week before the release of the next issue.

ART Coastal Expressions Opening Reception

Hosted by the Nanaimo Art Gallery When: Friday, August 15 5:00pm - 7:00pm Exhibit Runs From: August 16 - September 06 10:00am - 5:00pm Where: 150 Commercial Street (Nanaimo Art Gallery) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Summer Art Show & Sale Hosted by the Nanaimo Art Council When: Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 31 during mall hours Where: 4750 Rutherford Road (Nanaimo North Town Centre) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

This & That A sculpture and pottery show featuring artists Virginia Dunseith and Ruth Porter When: Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 31 Where: 123-4750 Rutherford Road (Art 10 Gallery inside Nanaimo North Town Centre) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Saturday Studio: Art Play with Clay 3-D clay sculpting classes for kids!

When: Saturday, August 16 10:30am - 12:00pm Where: 150 Commercial Street (Nanaimo Art Gallery) Cost: $10.00/child or $15.00 for 2 Siblings Who Can Attend: Ages 5 - 11

ONGOING EVENTS Reconciling Self - Exhibition of Artist Connie Watts

Hosted by the Nanaimo Art Gallery An art exhibit featuring the works of mixed media artist Connie Watts.

When: June 14 - September 06 Where: 900 Fifth Street (VIU Campus Location) Cost: FREE

Drop-In Ceramics & Pottery Studio When: August 01 - 31 Sundays 12:00pm 4:00pm & Wednesdays 4:00pm - 8:00pm Where: 500 Bowen Road (Bowen Park Complex) Cost: $5.00/hour (see City of Nanaimo Parks & Rec for alternative pricing) Who Can Attend: All Ages (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Dance Latin Dance Class

When: Wednesday, August 20 & 27 7:00pm 10:00pm Where: 25 Front Street (The Globe) Cost: $10.00/person Who Can Attend: 19+

DINING Tour de Rock Fundraiser: Thrifty Foods BBQ

Thrifty Foods at Port Place Mall is hosting a BBQ lunch to help support The Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.

When: Friday, August 15 11:00am - 2:00pm Where: Thrifty Foods @ Port Place Mall Cost: By Donation Who Can Attend: All Ages

Tour de Rock Fundraiser: Burger & Beer at the Foundry Pub

Help support The Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock as they raise money for pediatric cancer research. There will be food, drinks, dancing, 50/50 draw, silent auction, and drink specials for the ladies.

When: Saturday, August 16 Where: 125 Comox Road (Foundry Pub) Cost: $15.00 Who Can Attend: 19+

Wine Wednesdays

Hosted by ACMe Food Co. and Featuring Marty Steele on Keyboard When: Every Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm Where: 14 Commercial Street (ACMe Food Co.) Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: 19+

Beer Club Tasting: International Beer Free craft beer tasting for the public!

When: Thursday, August 21 6:30pm - 8:00pm Where: Lucky’s Liquor Store @ Country Club Mall Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: 19+

Wine Club: Australia

Try wines from Australia with various small food pairings.

When: Thursday, August 28 7:00pm - 9:00pm Where: Lucky’s Liquor Store @ Country Club Mall Cost: $30.00+GST Who Can Attend: 19+

Events

Introduction to Navy League Cadets An overnight, weekend event introducing youth to the Navy League Cadet program including games, intro to musical instruments, movies, naval terminology, team activities, knot tying, and setting up a sail boat.

When: Friday, August 15 7:00pm - Sunday, August 17 12:00pm Where: 750 5th Street (Nanaimo Navy League Hall) Cost: $55.00 Who Can Attend: Ages 9 - 12

Walk for Moms Help support the Cross Roads Crisis Pregnancy Centre with the Walk for Moms fundraiser.

Proceeds go to delivering free resources to families in need.

When: Saturday, August 16 12:00pm Where: 50 Arena Street (Maffeo Sutton Park) Cost: $30.00 Who Can Attend: All Ages

2014 Nanaimo Kidney Walk Come out and help support The Kidney Foundation of Canada as they bring awareness for kidney disease and raise money for kidney disease research. There will be a 2.5km walk, a 5km fun run, and a 2.5km dragon boat race.

When: Sunday, August 17 9:00am Where: 50 Arena Street (Maffeo Sutton Park) Cost: By Donation Who Can Attend: All Ages

Pre-Natal 6 Week Series Yoga When: Every Sunday, August 17 - September 28 7:00pm - 8:30pm Where: #103 1808 Bowen Road (Moksha Yoga Nanaimo) Cost: $84.00 for all 6 sessions, or $20.00 dropin Who Can Attend: Adults

BC SPCA Among Animals Summer Camp A week long camp for children wanting to learn more about animals and how to care for them.

Play fun games, meet the animals at the SPCA, and make new friends.

When: Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22 9:30am - 3:30pm Where: 2250 Labieux Road (St. John Ambulance Building) Cost: $120 for non-member or $105 for member Who Can Attend: Ages 7 - 11

XploreSpoortZ Summer Camp Hosted by Pacific Sport

Sports camp that offers children the opportunity to try a variety of sports in a noncompetitive environment directed by qualified coaches.

When: Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22 9:00am - 4:30pm Where: 2nd Street & Howard Avenue (Fairview Elementary School) Cost: $120.00 Who Can Attend: Ages 7 - 12

The Letter Tea - Nanaimo Unique Kids Organization An afternoon in the garden with tea samplings from Davids Tea, live music by East Bound Train, snacks, door prizes, and a tea pot auction.

All proceeds go to Nanaimo Unique Kids Organization for help children who face neurodevelopmental challenges receive academic, social, and recreational support.

When: Sunday, August 24 1:00pm - 3:30pm Where: 3792 Gilfillan Road (NUKO) Cost: $20.00 (Pay with PayPal!) Who Can Attend: All Ages

Dream to Travel Club Bottle Drive Help support the Nanaimo Dream to Travel Club raise money to support individuals with developmental and physical disabilities achieve their dreams of travelling the world.

When: Sunday, August 24 10:00am - 4:00pm Where: 2375 Hayes Road (Regional Recycling) Cost: Bottle Donations Who Can Attend: All Ages

Pioneer Cemetery Tour hosted by the Nanaimo Museum

Festivals

Guided walking tour of Nanaimo’s oldest cemetery. Advanced registration is required for this event.

When: Tuesday, August 28 1:30pm Where: Nanaimo Museum – 100 Museum Way Cost: $10.00 (must be purchased in advance) Who Can Attend: All Ages

Vancouver Island Pagan Pride Day

The festival features a celebration of Paganism with a full day of musical entertainment, speakers, demonstrations, workshops, and vendors selling Pagan goods.

When: Saturday, August 23 11:00am - 6:00pm Where: Kinsman Park @ Departure Bay Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

2014 Vancouver Island Exhibition Friday, August 15 Sunday, August 17 9:00am - 11:00pm Attending the VIEX is a tradition amongst many families in Nanaimo. The annual community fair offers a variety of entertainment and exhibits for all age as well as helps educate the community on agriculture and the importance of local farmers and helps support the local 4-H clubs.

Classic attractions at this year’s VIEX include the always popular judging of locally raised livestock, barrel racing, logger sports, the Nanaimo Kennel Club competitions, display of vintage tractors from the Mid Island Vintage Tractor & Equipment Club, the Haunted House, and markets.

The festival is also offering some new attractions this year including an old west shootout re-enactment, carriage driving, Island Chef Culinary Competition, live professional wrestling, and will feature the stilt and circus troupe Vesta Entertainment.

There will also be live entertainment throughout the festival including performances by Dark Horse, David Gogo, One More Girl, The Legendary Platters, The Grapes of Wrath, Prism, and Chilliwack!

Admission: Friday All Day Free $4.00 $8.00 $11.00 $4.00 $22.00

Saturday All Day Free $4.00 $8.00 $11.00 $7.00 N/A

Sunday All Day Free $4.00 $8.00 $11.00 $7.00 N/A

Children 5 & Under Ages 7 - 12 Youth 13 - 18 Adult 19 - 64 Senior 65+* Three Day Passes** Special Notes: *Friday, is Seniors and Special Needs Day Seniors pay $4.00 and Special Needs Persons pay $4.00 and their caregivers get in free (limited to one caregiver per person). ** Three Day General Fair Admission Passes are offered only for Adult admissions.

Free

Kraft Celebration Tour

Technology Tuesday

The tour is travelling to Nanaimo to award the city with a secondary prize of $25,000 for the renovation and revitalization of the Nanaimo Community Boathouse and Public Washroom at Long Lake. TSN SportsCentre will be live on location to broadcast the event and award!

When: Saturday, August 16 1:00pm - 4:00pm Where: 50 Arena Street (Maffeo Sutton Park) Who Can Attend: All Ages

Hosted by the Vancouver Island Regional Library Receive one-on-one help by a librarian and learn how to use your tablet, laptop, access library resources, email, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, and download eBooks.

When: Every Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm Where: VIREB Nanaimo Harbourfront Who Can Attend: All Ages

Love Your City - Free Family Fun Day

Wild 4 Life Adventure Club Socials

Hosted by Oceanside Church Event will feature live music performances, free food items, a bouncy castle, giant bungee run, volleyball, bocci ball, face painting, and an address by the mayor.

When: Saturday, August 16 10:30am - 6:00pm Where: 50 Arena Street (Maffeo Sutton Park) Who Can Attend: All Ages

Kiwanis Sunrisers: Bruno’s Bullhead Derby Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Nanaimo Sunrisers A fishing event and competition for young children. Please see the Kiwanis Club of Nanaimo Sunrisers website for full details of the event!

When: Sunday, August 17 9:30am - 2:00pm Where: Zorkin Road (Brechin Boat Ramp) Who Can Attend: 2 - 12 (Must be accompanied by an adult!)

When: Every Tuesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: 129 Harewood Road (Legion 10/King of Hearts) Who Can Attend: 19+

Canadian Diabetes Clothing Donation Centre Grand Opening When: Saturday, August 23 11:00am - 2:00pm Where: 4166 Departure Bay Road (CD Clothesline Clothing Donation Centre) Who Can Attend: All Ages

Gardening Pine Street Work Parties Hosted By Nanaimo Community Gardens

Community garden space offering tasks based on seasonal needs of the garden and worker interest.

Where: 271 Pine Street (Nanaimo Community Gardens) When: Wednesdays 11:00am - 4:00pm Runs Through: May - August 27

Greenhouse Work Parties Hosted by Nanaimo Community Gardens Make soil, transplant seeds, plant seedlings, and care for plants so that they may be eventually sold at the plant sale. Workshops are also offered for a fee.

Where: 271 Pine Street (Nanaimo Community Gardens) When: Wednesdays Runs Through: May - September 24

Irwin Street Garden Work Parties A community garden space maintained by volunteers. Then Irwin Street Gardens offer raised beds and varied tasks for all participating individuals. Please bring gloves and tools if available.

Where: Corner of Needham & Irwin Street When: Sundays 11:00am - 2:00pm & Tuesdays 5:30pm 8:30pm Runs Through: May 13 - August 31

Glad & Dahlia Show A Glad and Dahlia flower competition featuring both local and regional competitors.

When: Saturday, August 23 9:30am - 5:30pm & Sunday, August 24 11:00am - 5:00pm Where: Country Club Centre Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Markets Dog Day Farmers Market

Park Market

Dog themed activities and vendors in addition to the regular vendors of the Nanaimo Downtown Farmer’s Market.

When: Friday, August 22 10:00am - 2:00pm Where: Pioneer Waterfront Plaza, Front Street Cost: FREE Who can Attend: All Ages (both human and dog!)

Weekly market featuring a variety of vendors including produce, arts, crafts, home-made products, antiques, food trucks, & clothing, to name a few.

There will also be live music and street performers.

When: Thursdays 5:00pm - 9:30pm Where: 50 Arena Street (Maffeo Sutton Park)

Bowen Road Farmers’ Market Nanaimo Downtown Farmers’ Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, poultry Market products, flowers, fruits, berries, meat, fish, preserves, soaps, and crafts. There is also live music at this event.

When: Wednesdays 4:00pm - 6:30pm Where: 2300 Bowen Road (Beban Park Fairgrounds) Runs Through: May 14 - October 29

Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, poultry products, dairy products, jams, and art products.

There is also live music at this event.

When: Fridays 10:00am - 2:00pm Where: 90 Front Street Pioneer Plaza Runs Through: May - October 10

Harewood Village Market

Cedar Farmers’ Market

Vendors sell organic vegetables, German baking, jewelery, metal arts, garden decorations, hand-made soaps, and other items. There will also be live music.

When: Fridays 4:00pm - 6:00pm Where: 530-5th Street (University Village Shopping Centre) Runs Through: August 15 - October 31

Vendors offer fresh produce, hand-crafted items, baked goods, and jams. There is also live music at this event.

When: Sundays 10:00am - 2:00pm Where: 2313 Yellowpoint Road (Crow & Gate Pub Field) Runs Through: May - October 26

Lantzville Farmers’ Market Friday Evening Market Vendors offer fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, meat, and poultry.

When: Fridays 4:00pm - 8:00pm Where: Diana Krall Plaza Runs Through: May - September 26

Vendors offer local, fresh produce, crafts, and baked goods. There is also live music at this event.

When: Sundays 1:30pm - 4:00pm Where: 7113 Lantzville Road (St. Philip’s by the Sea) Runs Through: May - October 26

MUSIC Acoustic

Quarterway Acoustic Series

Free Concerts 2014 Free Lunchtime Summer Concert Series

Featuring Vibe dancers, BoodAbooM, Rain Hamilton, Nice Verdes, The Chris Von Band, Bobbi Schram, the Melissa Hill Trio When: Tuesday, August 19 & 26 12:30pm 1:30pm Where: 50 Arena Street - Lion’s Pavilion (Maffeo Sutton Park) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

2014 Summertime Music Series hosted by the DNBIA and presented by CHLY Radio When: Thursday, August 21 & August 28 11:00am – 2:00pm Where: China Steps – 10 Victoria Crescent Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

When: Fridays 9:00pm – 12:00am Where: Quarterway Pub Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: 19+

Dave Hart Hosted by Extraordinary Organics Restaurant When: Saturday, August 16 6:00pm - 9:00pm Where: 77 Skinner Street (Extraordinary Organics Restaurant) Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: All Ages

Live at Longwood - Featuring Tora Leigh, Glen Foster, & Michelle Edwardson When: Thursday, August 21 8:00pm Where: 5775 Turner Road (Longwood Brew Pub) Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: 19+

Dave Hart Hosted by Boston Pizza When: Friday, August 22 6:00pm - 9:00pm Where: Boston Pizza @ Longwood Station Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: All Ages

“On the Dock” Acoustic Series Featuring 3 acoustic artists throughout the evening When: Tuesday, August 19 7:30pm Where: #8 Pirates Lane (The Dinghy Dock Pub) Cost: Contact The Dinghy Dock Pub for more info.

Who Can Attend: 19+

Blues

Mark Crissenger When: Saturday, August 16 7:30pm Where: #8 Pirates Lane (Dinghy Dock Pub) Cost: Contact The Dinghy Dock Pub for more info.

Who Can Attend: 19+

Sunday Blues Jam hosted by The Queen’s Hotel When: Sundays 4:00pm - 8:00pm Where: 34 Victoria Crescent (The Queen’s Hotel Cost: $5.00 Cover Who Can Attend: 19+

2014 Summertime Blues Festival Friday

Ian Perry Jayden Holman Summer and the Sinners Harpdog Brown

Saturday

The Distributors Luv Train Mark Crissinger CURL Bill Johnson Lazy Mike & The Rockin Recliners Jim Byrnes

Sunday

The Soul Shakers Blue Cadillac Band Renovation Blues Band Auntie Kate Canned Heat Steve Kozak Murray Porter

MUSIC

Classes

BYO Uke - Ukulele Circle This event is for ukulele players of all skill level to develop their talents, learn new songs, and meet other ukulele-loving people.

When: Tuesdays 5:30pm - 7:30pm Where: 90 Commercial Street (Nanaimo Harbourfront Library) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

International Kinobe

Ugandan multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer. All proceeds from the concert go to the HeartBeat Children organization.

When: Friday, August 22 7:00pm - 9:00pm Where: 5271 Rutherford Road (Moksha Yoga Nanaimo) Cost: Suggested Donation of $20.00 Who Can Attend: All Ages

Folk

Shirley Gnome: Live at The Globe When: Wednesday, August 20 9:00pm Where: 25 Front Street (The Globe) Cost: $10.00 Who Can Attend: 19+

West My Friend & Brett Wildeman - Bikes, Barns, & Beers Tour When: August 20 7:00pm - 10:30pm Where: 6979 Jenkins Road (Green Lake Farm) Cost: $10.00 Who Can Attend: All Ages

Big Little Lions When: Saturday, August 23 7:30pm Where: #8 Pirates Lane (The Dinghy Dock Pub) Cost: Contact The Dinghy Dock Pub for more info.

Who Can Attend: 19+

Jazz

Boss Tenors “Hot Summer Nights” When: Friday, August 15, 2014 7:30pm Where: 7113 Lantzville Road (St. Philip’s bythe-Sea) Cost: $12.00 Who Can Attend: All Ages

Open Mic The Vault Café

When: Every Wednesday Night 7:00PM Where: 499 Wallace Street (The Vault Café) Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: All Ages

Reggae

Auresia & FLO When: Friday, August 22 9:00pm Where: 499 Wallace Street (The Vault Café) Cost: $10.00 Who Can Attend: 19+

2014 Nanaimo Fringe Festival SCHEDULE

Wednesday, August 13

7:00pm Preview Night (free)

Thursday, August 14

6:00pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea 6:00pm When the Stars are Right 8:00pm Christmas in Bakersfield 8:00pm The Suckerpunch

Friday, August 15

5:00pm Christmas in Bakersfield 5:00pm MUSE 7:00pm Stick Man 7:00pm The Suckerpunch 9:00pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea 9:00pm Square

Saturday, August 16

2:00pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea 2:00pm Square 4:00pm Christmas in Bakersfield 4:00pm The Suckerpunch 6:00pm Stick Man 6:00pm The Suckerpunch 8:00pm MUSE 8:00pm When the Stars are Right

Sunday, August 17

12:00pm Square 12:00pm The Suckerpunch 2:00pm MUSE 2:00pm Stick Man 4:00pm Christmas in Bakersfield 4:00pm The Suckerpunch

Thursday, August 21

6:00pm Dancing with Fish 6:00pm Stick Man

8:00pm MUSE 8:00pm When the Stars are Right Friday, August 22 5:00pm Dancing with Fish 5:00pm When the Stars are Right 7:00pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea 7:00pm Square 9:00pm MUSE 9:00pm Stick Man

Friday, August 22

5:00pm Dancing with Fish 5:00pm When the Stars are Right 7:00pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea 7:00pm Square 9:00pm MUSE 9:00pm Stick Man

Saturday, August 23

2:00pm Dancing with Fish 2:00pm Stick Man 4:00pm MUSE 4:00pm Square 6:00pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea 6:00pm When the Stars are Right 8:00pm Christmas in Bakersfield 8:00pm Dancing with Fish 10:30pm Best of Fest award

Sunday, August 24

12:00pm Dancing with Fish 12:00pm When the Stars are Right 2:00pm Christmas in Bakersfield 2:00pm Danny and the Deep Blue Sea 4:00pm Dancing with Fish 4:00pm Square 6:00pm JAM THE FRINGE (free) RSVP please

FEED Nanaimo Issue 1.4 August 14, 2014